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Awaken to Purpose Podcast

Dr. Vernell www.drvernell.com
Join best-selling author, business coach, and consultant, Dr. Vernell and her amazing guests, as they inspire others to move beyond their brokenness to breakthrough and step fully into the person God designed them to be. Every other week, Dr. Vernell explores topics on relationship trauma such as divorce, grief, betrayal, and disappointment from the life people wanted or thought they wanted to pursue purpose. The Awaken to Purpose community is committed to helping people uncover what it means to gracefully walk through the toughest season of people's lives with God's grace. We believe that the key to unlocking God's divine purpose is connected to how people recover from relational trauma.
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Episodes

God's Curveballs of Life

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Amanda Fludd, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Private Practice Owner, Corporate Mental Health Consultant, and Mindset Coach for Minority Women in Business. Amanda brings over 15 years of experience from the therapy couch to help women elevate their lives without guilt, anxiety, or fear. In this episode, Amanda shares her passion for women embracing their mental health and pursuing their purpose. With her background as a Trauma Therapist, she has a uniq...

Feb 08, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 73

Motherhood, Military, & CEO

Leslie Lorfils is a true testament to the power of faith, resilience, and unwavering determination. Her journey from being a devoted mother of 12 to a senior army officer, TEDx speaker, transformational coach, CEO of Girl Organize That Life, and accomplished author is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Her life is marked by divine shifts that have guided her path, allowing her to serve not only her family but also her community and country. Leslie embodies the qualities of a true leader and a sourc...

Jan 18, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 72

The Courage To Leave What Was Killing Her

In today's episode, we have a dynamic and inspiring guest, Paula R. Jenkins, the founder and owner of LFS Consulting LLC. Paula is a passionate advocate for leadership development and believes that true leaders create more leaders. With over two decades of experience in corporate America and working with leaders across diverse industries, Paula is on a mission to change the world one conversation at a time. Paula's two-plus decades of experience in corporate America and her work with leaders acr...

Dec 14, 202328 minSeason 4Ep. 71

Secrets to Creating a Multi-7-Figure Business in Five Years

In this remarkable episode, we have the privilege of featuring Eno Eka, an award-winning business analyst and consultant based in Calgary, Alberta. Eno's journey from her homeland in Africa to building a thriving multi-seven figure business in Canada in just five years is nothing short of extraordinary. Eno's impressive resume includes: Renowned Career Coach: She has empowered over 100,000 professionals across 90+ countries to kick-start their careers and achieve their dreams. Business Analysis ...

Nov 16, 202341 minSeason 4Ep. 70

Fueled by Passion: Empowering Tomorrow's College Leaders

I'm honored to feature Theresa Harris, the visionary behind Scholarship Momma®. As a scholarship expert, Theresa is dedicated to empowering families and supporting them on their journey through higher education. Her insights and guidance are changing lives, helping students and families across America achieve their dreams while minimizing the burden of student debt. Episode Highlights: 🎙️ Meet Theresa Harris: Get to know Theresa Harris, the owner and founder of Scholarship Momma®. Discover her ...

Oct 26, 202329 minSeason 4Ep. 69

Heavy to Healthy: Shedding More Than 400 Pounds

In this empowering episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Dr. Daryll, a transformational coach and mentor who has not only conquered her own battle with weight loss, but also dedicated her life to helping professional women break free from self-disappointment and embrace healthier lifestyles. Dr. Daryll's journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and unwavering determination. Episode Highlights: 🌟 Defying the Odds: Join us as Dr. Daryll shares her own story of over...

Oct 05, 202329 minSeason 4Ep. 68

Healed and Whole After The Death Of A Spouse

Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Anita Morris, a true beacon of strength and resilience. In a heartfelt and candid conversation, Anita takes us through her incredible journey of healing and self-discovery following the devastating loss of her spouse. Anita Morris is more than a Transformational Speaker; she's a living testament to the power of hope, perseverance, and triumph in the face of life's harshest trials. As the Best Selling Author of “STEP Into It, Overcoming Trials...

Sep 14, 202339 minSeason 4Ep. 67

Hiring an Elite Dating Service to Find Her Soulmate

As a podcast guest, Latasha Matthews brings her compelling journey of finding love through an elite dating service, combined with her wealth of expertise in emotional wellness. Expect to be moved and inspired by her story of frustration, clarity, and finding love. Latasha is hailed as America's Emotional Wellness Expert, has emerged as a guiding light for those seeking love and emotional fulfillment. As the CEO and Clinical Director of Illumination Counseling and Coaching and Why 2 Live Well, La...

Aug 31, 202345 minSeason 4Ep. 66

Using Affirmations to Shed Mental and Physical Weight

Listen to this powerful message by April Griffith, an inspiring international speaker, award-winning author, mindset strategist, wellness expert, and successful investor. With a diverse background that includes years spent in higher education and working at one of the world's largest banks, April realized that her true purpose extended far beyond her daily corporate responsibilities. Driven by a passion to make a meaningful impact on people's lives, she embarked on a journey to help others shed ...

Aug 17, 202336 minSeason 4Ep. 65

Navigating Change, Optimizing Performance

Welcome to an inspiring episode of our podcast, where we are honored to host Dr. Fatimah Williams, Ph.D., a distinguished strategist and cultural anthropologist. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of navigating change, optimizing performance, and sustaining well-being with this remarkable thought leader. Dr. Williams has dedicated her career to equipping high-achieving organizations and leaders with the tools and strategies they need to execute their next pivot or growth goal success...

Aug 03, 202334 minSeason 4Ep. 64

Building the Vision Economy

Join us as we embark on a captivating exploration of Clee's mission to build the visionary economy, an innovative ecosystem that fosters a harmonious balance between supply and demand. In this visionary economy, the accomplishment of one individual's vision becomes the catalyst for another's dream to manifest. Clee passionately believes that there is a missing link in the supply chain of dreamers and visionaries worldwide, and he's determined to collaborate with YOU to bridge that gap. Through e...

Jul 20, 202330 minSeason 4Ep. 63

Recognizing the Promises of God

Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we are joined by an incredible guest, Felix Bobo. Felix is not only a student success champion, but also a dynamic speaker, educator, and consultant. His mission is to empower individuals to tap into their internal greatness and unlock their full potential. In this inspiring episode, Felix takes us on a journey of recognizing the promises of God. Throughout the conversation, Felix shares profound insights and personal experiences that shed light o...

Jul 06, 202346 minSeason 4Ep. 62

Learning to Love Self While Battling Feeling Different

Join us for an inspiring episode as Lisa Bennett, a remarkable individual, fearlessly opens up about her journey of self-acceptance and love in the face of feeling "different." With unwavering courage, Lisa shares her experiences of reconciling her longing for God with her unique sense of identity. Through her raw and heartfelt account, she unveils the challenges she encountered and the transformative moments that led her to embrace self-love. This extraordinary episode will leave you inspired, ...

Jun 15, 202334 minSeason 3Ep. 60

Divine Disruptions in Dating

As many of you may know, when it comes to dating, we can often have our own plans and desires for how we want things to go. We may have a certain type of person in mind or a specific timeline for when we want to settle down. However, sometimes God has different plans for us, and those plans may require us to take a different path than the one we had envisioned. This was the case with Robert Roguely, who decided to return as a podcast guest and share his testimony. Tune in for this insightful epi...

May 25, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 59

New Truths About Dating After 40

We all know that the dating scene has changed. But what does that scene look like after you've turned 40? In this episode, Laura Charanza shares her invaluable insights on how to date with a sober mind. Laura's work focuses on helping people navigate the tricky world of dating, which can be a minefield of emotions and expectations. With her sober approach to dating, she offers a refreshing perspective that challenges the conventional dating advice often found in popular culture. During the podca...

May 04, 202331 minSeason 3Ep. 58

Finding & Reclaiming Her Voice In Trauma

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Keisha, a DEI Consultant who specializes in Racial Literacy, and a trauma-informed coach with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Keisha has an impressive background, and her journey is nothing short of remarkable. Dr. Keisha is the first African-American to graduate with a MA degree from Beijing Normal University in Beijing, China, and the first African-American to obtain a Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong. She is also a published academic sch...

Apr 20, 202335 minSeason 3Ep. 57

Taking Bold Steps in Faith

Pastor Andy Miller Jr. In this episode, Pastor Andy shares his remarkable story of how God increased his faith, helped him break barriers, and shift his mindset as he boldly stepped into the world of entrepreneurship. As a pastor, Andy never imagined himself venturing into the business world. However, with the guidance of God and the support of his family and community, he was able to overcome his doubts and fears and take the leap into entrepreneurship. Pastor Andy shares his experiences of dea...

Apr 06, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 56

From Capable to Calling

In this episode, Morenike Williams shares her journey of discovering her passion for entrepreneurship and the personal and psychological challenges she faced in making the transition. She shares her experience of feeling unfulfilled and the sense of unexplored potential that ultimately led her to take the leap into starting her own business and leaving a profitable career in law. Morenike's story is a testament to the fact that sometimes, our greatest callings are not always the most obvious one...

Mar 23, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 55

Surviving to Serving

Have you ever wondered, "why God why?" Why did this happen to me? Tune in to this remarkable journey of Dr. Tonya Cole, a board-certified radiation oncologist, award-winning, best-selling author, and speaker, who has spent over 24 years, making people who were sick better. With her victories over breast cancer, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, fatty liver disease, and high cholesterol, in addition to overcoming her personal 30-year struggle with obesity, and losing over 60 pounds, she is an ex...

Mar 09, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 54

Designing the Life You Love

Has something unexpected ever happened in your life that left you with the choice to start from scratch, to totally reinvent yourself, or to simply give up on yourself and your gifts? That’s exactly what happened to our guest on this episode. She chose to reinvent herself and her outlook on life. We have a special guest joining us on the Awaken to Purpose Podcast – Shayla Alexander, a highly sought-after graphic designer by companies such as Facebook, who is passionate about helping her clients ...

Feb 23, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 53

From the Pandemic to Purpose

Ashley James is a transformational speaker, published author, founder of the Own Your Authenticity brand, and a registered nurse. During the silence of the pandemic, she realized that her life was missing "more", which she soon realized was fulfillment. She used the downtime of the pandemic to venture on a purpose journey. It led her to empower women to rediscover their authentic selves. Ashley empowered women via the Own Your Authenticity blog, gracing virtual and live stages, and sharing her e...

Feb 09, 202335 minSeason 3Ep. 52

How to Discover A Better You

Have you ever wondered why you think and behave the way you do? Listen to this mind-blowing episode with NaTasha Grimes, a personality expert. "One of the best ways to tap into your strengths and become the best version of you is to learn how you are wired." NaTasha has expertise in building both professional and personal relationships. She offers practical tools, resources, and first-hand experience to her clients and develops strategies that help them reach their professional and personal goal...

Jan 19, 202347 minSeason 3Ep. 51

From Unemployment to Unshakeable

Tune in for this incredible episode with Candice Jackson Long who is a pre-launch business strategist who specializes in helping purpose-driven, aspiring entrepreneurs move from business ideas to business launches. Through her S.I.G.H.T. framework, Candice works with entrepreneurs to take their seedling of an idea and transforms it into a full-scale business endeavor with strong awareness and increased sales. Candice's journey toward self-discovery and development. Follow Candice: www.candicejac...

Jan 05, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 50

The Journey to Love Again

Stephanie McNeal is a certified relationship educator, licensed in Identity and Destiny, and former Women’s Ministry Leader, Podcast Host, Speaker, and Author. And for over 10 years, she was known as a Forgiveness Coach, but when she fully embraced her call, she is a Minister of Reconciliation. However, don't get alarmed by the title, because those credentials didn’t matter when one day, she was confronted with the truth and realized that although forgiveness was on her lips, it wasn’t in her he...

Dec 08, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Why Legacy & Wealth Building is Important

Listen in to this incredible story of how Mariah Street, the CEO & founder of Legacy Street Law, built her law practice after the untimely passing of her mother. Mariah is passionate about helping people build, protect, and transfer legacy via legal strategy. And she is a transformational speaker, a writer, and loves talking about topics like leadership, resilience, and legacy and wealth building. Follow Mariah @mariahadvises Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aw...

Nov 03, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 48

A Conversation About Faith and Entrepreneurship

Kimberly Jones is a savvy music executive, self-taught serial entrepreneur, business strategist, humanitarian, and a boss who embodies the work ethic of the independent artists she co-manages. The self-proclaimed “businesswoman in the background that gets the job done” is the current CEO of Consult with Kim, president of 5th Amendment Entertainment, which has a joint venture with Entertainment One [eOne] Music, and the assistant vice president of Ca$h Money West, a division of Ca$h Money Records...

Oct 13, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Strengthening Your Faith Walk

Tune into my latest episode on the Awaken to Purpose podcast, where I interview Annetta Doolittle, a devoted military wife and mother of twin teen daughters. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Pre-Medicine and a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, Annetta has used her education and training in the lower extremity to fuel her passion to educate, encourage, and empower others in their faith walk. She's the founder of Faith2Feet, a global movement that helps women worldwide to focus on 4 key...

Sep 29, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Pursuing Purpose & Vision

Listen in on my interview with @cleethevisionary on the Build Your Vision (www.buildyourvision.co) podcast as we discuss pursuing purpose, gaining clarity, and acting on God-given visions. Cleavon is a Christian podcaster and creator! Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awaken-to-purpose-podcast/id1547740739 Subscribe to the Awaken to Purpose YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlP4_rGBiSUSC6VMhftpbA/featured Follow me on IG: http://www.instagram.com/ia...

Sep 15, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Identity Loss & Mental Wellness

Listen to this explosive episode with Sandra Ocasio who struggled with mental exhaustion and received a misdiagnosed psychological evaluation. Sandra is a Digital Launch Coach and entrepreneur who discovered her passion for sales funnels, systems, and automation. She revamped her focus & services and now supports hundreds of Online Coaches with 5 & 6 Figure Digital Launches. Now she coaches in multiple 7-Figure Coaching Programs and private communities supporting hundreds of women to get...

Sep 01, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Do You Need a SHIFT in Your Relationships?

Tune in to this episode about a man who is leading and transforming the lives of men and women worldwide. LaQuonne Holden is on a mission to help people achieve clarity, courage, and confidence in transition to experience transformation. As a leader, coach, and author, LaQuonne specializes in making change easier. He brings an integrated approach resulting in awareness and advancement and as a communicator, he brings clear understanding. Known as a builder of people, he is a man of principle, pa...

Aug 18, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 43
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